Jameel Jarvis

Name: Jameel Jarvis

Age: 21

Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. (Brownsville, Never ran, never will!)

How did you get into poetry?

“I got into poetry from being emotional. In middle school I had to write my first official poem for English class. It was terrible to me once it came time to read it. The entire poem was me comparing the sun to a female’s beauty.

I ended up rewriting it and since then, I’ve been in love with writing poetry.”

What makes your work unique?

“Honestly, I’m not sure what makes my work unique. Out of all things, I’d probably just start with myself. I have a liking for words & being the kind of guy that I am, I guess they just fall into place.”

What inspires you?

What was your first performance like?

“My first performance was actually in high school, Gramercy Arts High. It was nerve wrecking for me. I was scared, but I felt good once it was over. I got good feedback but I personally knew I needed improvement.”

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